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- H.R.5999
H.R.5999: Housing for Blinded Veterans Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced June 21, 2012
- Latest Major Action July 6, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Housing for Blinded Veterans Act - Changes from "5/200 visual acuity or less" to "central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of standard correcting lenses" the standard of visual acuity required for eligibility for veterans' specially adapted housing assistance provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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| June 21, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) |